Hundreds of boxes of medical masks have been found dumped in the woods.

The disposable PPE was found by a dog walker in a car park next to Farningham Wood Nature Reserve near Eynsford this week.

The area of ancient woodland close to Farningham Village is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and one of the most valuable areas of woodland in Kent.

A spokesman for Sevenoaks council said: “The car park is owned by Farningham Parish Council and we are assisting them to clear up the site as soon as possible.

“Our environmental enforcement team has also visited the site to collect evidence as part of our investigation into this incident.

“If any resident has information about this, or any other fly-tipping incident, they can contact us in confidence on ee@sevenoaks.gov.uk.”

Advice has also been issued to residents regarding the responsible disposal of waste.

“Residents and businesses can help reduce the incidents of fly tipping by making sure they only use a registered waste carrier to dispose of their waste,” he said.

“Details of registered waste carriers can be viewed on the Environment Agency website.”